Great Bend, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
28 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$709 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
1
Wahpeton Urban Area
1
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
4
Wahpeton Urban Area
4
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 6 15
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 7 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 25, ND State House District 25, ND
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Schools

Hankinson Elementary School
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Hankinson High School
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fairmount Elementary School
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Rasmussen College-North Dakota
48 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
36 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
53 miles, N • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
92 miles, W • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
104 miles, NW • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
125 miles, N • 1 star
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